The Community Builders Awards is HRCAP’s annual signature fundraiser

designed to recognize individuals and businesses in Hampton Roads working to improve the community through education, volunteerism, business, and outreach.The event supports more than 20 programs that reach over 10,000 students, parents, and clients across Hampton Roads.

2026 Honorees

Michael C. Creedon Jr.

Michael C. Creedon Jr.

Chief Executive Officer Dollar Tree, Inc.
Iris Lundy, MHL, BSN, RN

Iris Lundy, MHL, BSN, RN

Vice President, Health Impact & Engagement Sentara Health
Deborah DiCroce, Ed.D.

Deborah DiCroce, Ed.D.

Chief Executive Officer Hampton Roads Community Foundation
José Morey, M.D.

José Morey, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer Ad Astra Media, LLC
Bishop Michael Golden Jr.

Bishop Michael Golden Jr.

Pastor Greater Emmanuel Temple Church of God in Christ
Sonja Stills

Sonja Stills

Commissioner Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Cliff Hayes Jr.

Cliff Hayes Jr.

Delegate, 91st District Virginia House of Delegates
Kassidy Nicole Freeman

Kassidy Nicole Freeman

Student Nansemond River High School

Sponsorships

Thank you to our generous sponsors! For more information on how to become a sponsor, please contact Terry Brown at terrybrown@hrcapinc.org or 757.247.0379 extension 324.

  • RiverSideHealth
  • newport-news-shipbuilding
  • lfcu-logo
  • Truist
  • MarshMclenan-logo
  • townebank
  • TowneBenifits
  • vhda
  • vanaturalgas
  • fulton-Bank
  • BIrdsong Health

Media Sponsorships

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

  • wtkr
  • cox
  • WHOV-1

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the 2026 Community Builders Awards by becoming a sponsor, purchasing a table, or securing a sponsorship ad today!

  • Title sponsors

    $60,000
    • Opportunity to place company swag at guest tables
    • Logo on all marketing materials; banner displayed at event
    • Main event speaking opportunity
    • Choice placement for full page ad in digital souvenir journal
    • 2 VIP tables (10 seats per table)
    • 60 second promo commercial during main event
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
  • Presenting Sponsor

    $30,000
    • Main event speaking opportunity
    • Choice placement for full page ad in digital souvenir journal
    • 60 second promo commercial during main event
    • Main event acknowledgement with advertisement
    • 2 VIP tables (10 people per table)
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
  • Premier Sponsor

    $15,000
    • 60 second promo commercial during main event
    • Main event acknowledgment with advertisement
    • 2 VIP tables (10 people per table)
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
    • Full page ad in digital souvenir journal
  • Diamond Sponsor

    $10,000
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
    • Full page ad in digital souvenir journal
    • 1 Reserved table (10 people per table)
    • 60 second promo commercial prior to main event
    • Pre-event acknowledgment with advertisement
  • Platinum Sponsor

    $5,000
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
    • 1 Reserved table (10 people per table)
    • 60 second promo commercial prior to main event
    • Half page ad in digital souvenir journal
  • Gold Sponsor

    $2,500
    • Logo featured during main event
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
    • 1 Reserved table (10 people per table)
    • Half page ad in digital souvenir journal
  • Silver Sponsor

    $1,500
    • Logo featured on social media
    • Logo featured on event website
    • 1 Reserved table (10 people per table)
  • Purchase a Table

    $1000
    • $1000
    • Each Table sits 10 people
  • Ad Sponsor

    • Full page ad - $250
    • Half page ad - $150